California Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-bran cereal
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates or raisins

Preparation

Dissolve soda in boiling water; cool.
Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add water and 1 egg, beating well.
Stir in remaining ingredients in order given, beating well after each addition.
Store in refrigerator overnight or up to 6 weeks.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen muffins.